Soups

JACK’S CHILI

342

Over the years, Jack attended several chili cook-offs, and he’s worked to recreate some of the best of the winning recipes. (Interestingly, the most memorable of the winning recipes that Jack tasted had armadillo and snake meat in the chili – but given that neither of those ingredients are very readily available to the average home cook, he’s uses beef and pork in this recipe.) Jack’s chili recipe is a combination of meats, vegetables, seasonings and other ingredients such as beer, cocoa powde

12
1 pound boneless chuck or sirloin or venison if available, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground pork (not sausage meat)
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if available)
2 cups chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
3 jalapenos chopped, seeds removed (or hotter peppers like cayenne or habanero, if you desire)
3 large garlic cloves, diced
1 bottle of dark beer or ale
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (28oz) crushed Pomodoro San Marzano tomatoes such as Cento or Pastene
1 can (28oz) diced Pomodoro San Marzano tomatoes such as Cento or Pastene (if you use whole canned tomatoes, just crush with your hand as you put them in)
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomato
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 can beef broth
1 can (14oz) kidney beans drained and rinsed (optional)
1 can (14oz) black beans drained and rinsed (optional)
For serving: cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped scallions.
Place cubed meat, Tabasco, vinegar, liquid smoke and garlic powder in zip lock bag and marinate four hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Pat beef dry with paper towels. In a 10-quart heavy...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
274

Sodium
466mg
19% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
25g
51% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV